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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.15, 625.62 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.15, 625.62 and 250.46 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.15 : 625.62 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.15/625.62 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.15x = 625.62 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.15x = 156,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,689.66/417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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