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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 627.12 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 627.12 and 263.94 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 627.12 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/627.12 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 627.12 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 165,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,522.05/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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