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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 625.86 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 625.86 and 211.55 is: 317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 625.86 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/625.86 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 625.86 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 132,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,397.55/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.08

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