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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 627.90 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 627.90 and 262.41 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 627.90 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/627.90 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 627.90 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 164,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,763.90/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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