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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.72, 625.44 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.72, 625.44 and 280.56 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.72 : 625.44 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.72/625.44 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.72x = 625.44 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.72x = 175,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,473.45/417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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