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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.62, 625.62 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.62, 625.62 and 234.56 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.62 : 625.62 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.62/625.62 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.62x = 625.62 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.62x = 146,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,745.43/417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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