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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.47, 627.36 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.47, 627.36 and 264.02 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.47 : 627.36 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.47/627.36 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.47x = 627.36 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.47x = 165,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,632.45/418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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