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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 627.66 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 627.66 and 255.90 is: 383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 627.66 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/627.66 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 627.66 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 160,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,618.19/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.97

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