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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 626.58 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 626.58 and 255.60 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 626.58 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/626.58 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 626.58 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 160,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,153.85/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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