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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 626.81 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 626.81 and 264.83 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 626.81 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/626.81 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 626.81 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 165,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,993.63/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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