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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 626.35 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 626.35 and 209.27 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 626.35 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/626.35 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 626.35 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 131,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,076.26/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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