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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.76, 625.85 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.76, 625.85 and 235.28 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.76 : 625.85 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.76/625.85 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.76x = 625.85 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.76x = 147,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,251.26/417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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