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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 626.41 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 626.41 and 255.46 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 626.41 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/626.41 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 626.41 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 160,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,021.42/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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