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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 625.92 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 625.92 and 263.47 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 625.92 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/625.92 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 625.92 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 164,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,911.14/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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