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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 626.98 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 626.98 and 378.30 is: 566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 626.98 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/626.98 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 626.98 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 237,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,186.53/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.35

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