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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 625.94 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 625.94 and 211.70 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 625.94 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/625.94 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 625.94 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 132,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,507.31/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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