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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.83, 629.43 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.83, 629.43 and 265.72 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.83 : 629.43 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.83/629.43 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.83x = 629.43 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.83x = 167,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,252.14/419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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