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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 627.72 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 627.72 and 257.14 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 627.72 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/627.72 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 627.72 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 161,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,411.92/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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