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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 627.12 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 627.12 and 256.26 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 627.12 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/627.12 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 627.12 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 160,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,705.77/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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