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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 627.64 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 627.64 and 256.52 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 627.64 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/627.64 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 627.64 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 161,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,002.21/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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