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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 625.32 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 625.32 and 339.80 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 625.32 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/625.32 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 625.32 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 212,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,480.61/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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