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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 626.24 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 626.24 and 255.29 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 626.24 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/626.24 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 626.24 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 159,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,875.01/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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