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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 626.84 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 626.84 and 253.82 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 626.84 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/626.84 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 626.84 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 159,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,104.53/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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