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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 627 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 627 and 201.42 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 627 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/627 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 627 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 126,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,290.34/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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