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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.39, 625.59 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.39, 625.59 and 262.95 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.39 : 625.59 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.39/625.59 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.39x = 625.59 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.39x = 164,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,498.89/417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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