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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 626.68 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 626.68 and 255.43 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 626.68 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/626.68 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 626.68 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 160,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,068.46/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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