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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 626.82 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 626.82 and 255.61 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 626.82 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/626.82 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 626.82 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 160,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,221.46/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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