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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 625.96 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 625.96 and 263.54 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 625.96 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/625.96 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 625.96 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 164,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,965.50/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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