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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 627.94 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 627.94 and 264.58 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 627.94 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/627.94 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 627.94 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 166,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,139.13/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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