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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 626.07 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 626.07 and 255.35 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 626.07 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/626.07 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 626.07 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 159,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,866.97/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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