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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.87, 629.39 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.87, 629.39 and 265.32 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.87 : 629.39 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.87/629.39 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.87x = 629.39 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.87x = 166,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,988.43/419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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