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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 626.31 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 626.31 and 273.38 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 626.31 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/626.31 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 626.31 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 171,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,217.50/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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