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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 627.27 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 627.27 and 288.24 is: 432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 627.27 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/627.27 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 627.27 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 180,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,804.30/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.50

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