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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 627.23 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 627.23 and 263.93 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 627.23 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/627.23 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 627.23 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 165,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,546.38/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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