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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.46, 625.56 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.46, 625.56 and 255.10 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.46 : 625.56 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.46/625.56 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.46x = 625.56 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.46x = 159,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,580.36/417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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