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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 625.23 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 625.23 and 234.09 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 625.23 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/625.23 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 625.23 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 146,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,360.09/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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