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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.26, 625.77 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.26, 625.77 and 272.03 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.26 : 625.77 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.26/625.77 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.26x = 625.77 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.26x = 170,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,225.08/417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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