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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 625.96 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 625.96 and 263.56 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 625.96 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/625.96 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 625.96 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 164,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,978.02/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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