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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 626.85 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 626.85 and 253.32 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 626.85 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/626.85 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 626.85 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 158,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,796.05/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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