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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 626.88 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 626.88 and 256.02 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 626.88 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/626.88 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 626.88 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 160,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,493.82/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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