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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 625.58 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 625.58 and 272.88 is: 408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 625.58 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/625.58 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 625.58 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 170,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,708.27/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.78

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