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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 627.18 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 627.18 and 281.15 is: 421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 627.18 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/627.18 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 627.18 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 176,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,328.52/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.08

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