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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.10, 625.67 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.10, 625.67 and 234.65 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.10 : 625.67 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.10/625.67 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.10x = 625.67 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.10x = 146,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,812.54/417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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