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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.20, 625.82 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.20, 625.82 and 272.84 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.20 : 625.82 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.20/625.82 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.20x = 625.82 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.20x = 170,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,744.24/417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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