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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 625.71 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 625.71 and 185.97 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 625.71 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/625.71 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 625.71 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 116,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,363.29/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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