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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.63, 625.28 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.63, 625.28 and 211.76 is: 317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.63 : 625.28 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.63/625.28 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.63x = 625.28 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.63x = 132,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,405.11/417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.04

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