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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.63, 625.60 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.63, 625.60 and 208.77 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.63 : 625.60 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.63/625.60 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.63x = 625.60 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.63x = 130,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,606.51/417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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