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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.75 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.75 and 256.10 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.75 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.75 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.75 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 160,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,763.64/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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