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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 625.59 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 625.59 and 263.39 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 625.59 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/625.59 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 625.59 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 164,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,771.02/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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