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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 625.77 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 625.77 and 234.68 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 625.77 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/625.77 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 625.77 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 146,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,852.57/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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