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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.12, 627.27 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.12, 627.27 and 255.94 is: 383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.12 : 627.27 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.12/627.27 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.12x = 627.27 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.12x = 160,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,543.48/418.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.97

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