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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 626.38 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 626.38 and 272.24 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 626.38 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/626.38 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 626.38 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 170,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,521.88/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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