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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 626.33 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 626.33 and 253.49 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 626.33 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/626.33 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 626.33 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 158,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,768.39/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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