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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 627.02 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 627.02 and 263.96 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 627.02 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/627.02 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 627.02 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 165,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,506.34/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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