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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.24 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.24 and 282.10 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.24 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.24 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.24 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 176,945.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,945.07/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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