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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.41, 625.08 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.41, 625.08 and 234.62 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.41 : 625.08 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.41/625.08 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.41x = 625.08 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.41x = 146,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,656.27/417.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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