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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.94, 627.72 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.94, 627.72 and 256.28 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.94 : 627.72 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.94/627.72 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.94x = 627.72 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.94x = 160,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,872.08/418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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