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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 626.52 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 626.52 and 255.28 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 626.52 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/626.52 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 626.52 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 159,938.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,938.03/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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