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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.96 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.96 and 376.40 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.96 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.96 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.96 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 236,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,364.14/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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