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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 628.17 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 628.17 and 264.98 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 628.17 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/628.17 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 628.17 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 166,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,449.35/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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