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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 624.83 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 624.83 and 271.25 is: 406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 624.83 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/624.83 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 624.83 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 169,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,480.66/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.11

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