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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.77, 625.19 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.77, 625.19 and 211.20 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.77 : 625.19 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.77/625.19 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.77x = 625.19 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.77x = 132,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,040.13/416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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