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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 626.96 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 626.96 and 255.80 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 626.96 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/626.96 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 626.96 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 160,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,376.37/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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