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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 627.14 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 627.14 and 272.32 is: 407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 627.14 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/627.14 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 627.14 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 170,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,779.84/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.67

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