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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.26, 625.37 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.26, 625.37 and 211.88 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.26 : 625.37 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.26/625.37 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.26x = 625.37 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.26x = 132,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,503.90/417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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