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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 625.61 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 625.61 and 197.59 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 625.61 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/625.61 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 625.61 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 123,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,611.15/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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