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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 626.48 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 626.48 and 255.33 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 626.48 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/626.48 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 626.48 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 159,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,957.86/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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