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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.55, 627.42 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.55, 627.42 and 264 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.55 : 627.42 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.55/627.42 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.55x = 627.42 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.55x = 165,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,638.88/418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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