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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.45, 626.10 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.45, 626.10 and 250.59 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.45 : 626.10 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.45/626.10 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.45x = 626.10 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.45x = 156,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,894.40/417.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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