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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 627.09 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 627.09 and 264.98 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 627.09 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/627.09 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 627.09 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 166,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,163.17/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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