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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 625.96 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 625.96 and 273.92 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 625.96 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/625.96 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 625.96 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 171,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,462.96/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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