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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 626.54 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 626.54 and 263.81 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 626.54 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/626.54 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 626.54 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 165,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,287.52/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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