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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.74, 627.50 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.74, 627.50 and 264.44 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.74 : 627.50 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.74/627.50 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.74x = 627.50 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.74x = 165,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,936.10/418.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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