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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.93, 629.21 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.93, 629.21 and 257.27 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.93 : 629.21 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.93/629.21 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.93x = 629.21 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.93x = 161,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,872.42/419.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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