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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 627.98 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 627.98 and 256.38 is: 384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 627.98 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/627.98 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 627.98 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 161,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,000.23/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.82

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