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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 627.71 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 627.71 and 255.78 is: 383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 627.71 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/627.71 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 627.71 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 160,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,554.38/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.68

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