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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.18, 625.89 and 255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.18, 625.89 and 255.07 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.18 : 625.89 = 255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.18/625.89 = 255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.18x = 625.89 × 255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.18x = 159,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,645.76/418.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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