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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.44, 627.24 and 272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.44, 627.24 and 272.29 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.44 : 627.24 = 272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.44/627.24 = 272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.44x = 627.24 × 272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.44x = 170,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,791.18/418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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