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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 625.37 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 625.37 and 211.53 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 625.37 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/625.37 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 625.37 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 132,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,283.46/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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