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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.77, 626.65 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.77, 626.65 and 255.13 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.77 : 626.65 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.77/626.65 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.77x = 626.65 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.77x = 159,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,877.21/417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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