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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.09 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.09 and 256.02 is: 383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.09 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.09 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.09 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 160,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,547.58/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.87

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