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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.33 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.33 and 253.74 is: 380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.33 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.33 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.33 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 159,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,178.71/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.68

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