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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.55, 626.36 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.55, 626.36 and 331.11 is: 495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.55 : 626.36 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.55/626.36 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.55x = 626.36 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.55x = 207,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,392.40/418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.51

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