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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.10, 625.19 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.10, 625.19 and 211.38 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.10 : 625.19 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.10/625.19 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.10x = 625.19 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.10x = 132,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,149.26/417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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