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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 625.50 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 625.50 and 211.86 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 625.50 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/625.50 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 625.50 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 132,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,518.43/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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