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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.39, 625.14 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.39, 625.14 and 393.15 is: 588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.39 : 625.14 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.39/625.14 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.39x = 625.14 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.39x = 245,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,773.79/417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.83

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