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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 625.54 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 625.54 and 211.74 is: 317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 625.54 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/625.54 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 625.54 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 132,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,451.84/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.42

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