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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 627.10 and 281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 627.10 and 281.02 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 627.10 = 281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/627.10 = 281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 627.10 × 281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 176,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,227.64/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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