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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.99, 627.86 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.99, 627.86 and 264.55 is: 396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.99 : 627.86 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.99/627.86 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.99x = 627.86 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.99x = 166,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,100.36/418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.43

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