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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 625.08 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 625.08 and 295.20 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 625.08 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/625.08 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 625.08 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 184,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,523.62/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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