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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 625.59 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 625.59 and 271.20 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 625.59 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/625.59 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 625.59 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 169,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,658.84/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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