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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 626.40 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 626.40 and 256.32 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 626.40 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/626.40 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 626.40 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 160,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,558.85/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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