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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.62, 626.52 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.62, 626.52 and 255.44 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.62 : 626.52 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.62/626.52 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.62x = 626.52 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.62x = 160,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,038.27/417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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