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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 626.61 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 626.61 and 388.18 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 626.61 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/626.61 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 626.61 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 243,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,237.47/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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