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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 626.13 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 626.13 and 256.16 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 626.13 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/626.13 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 626.13 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 160,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,391.03/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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