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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 626.61 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 626.61 and 256.16 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 626.61 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/626.61 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 626.61 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 160,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,512.42/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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