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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 625.92 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 625.92 and 234.72 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 625.92 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/625.92 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 625.92 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 146,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,915.94/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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