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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.39, 626.36 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.39, 626.36 and 264.49 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.39 : 626.36 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.39/626.36 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.39x = 626.36 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.39x = 165,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,663.07/418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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