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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.45, 625.40 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.45, 625.40 and 157.28 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.45 : 625.40 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.45/625.40 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.45x = 625.40 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.45x = 98,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,359.00/417.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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