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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 625.92 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 625.92 and 234.60 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 625.92 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/625.92 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 625.92 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 146,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,840.83/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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