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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 625.68 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 625.68 and 234.54 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 625.68 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/625.68 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 625.68 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 146,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,746.99/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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