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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 629.62 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 629.62 and 176.27 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 629.62 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/629.62 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 629.62 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 110,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,982.24/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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