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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 628.60 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 628.60 and 265.56 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 628.60 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/628.60 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 628.60 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 166,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,931.02/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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