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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.21, 625.37 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.21, 625.37 and 211.49 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.21 : 625.37 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.21/625.37 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.21x = 625.37 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.21x = 132,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,260.01/417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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