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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 625.97 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 625.97 and 212.14 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 625.97 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/625.97 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 625.97 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 132,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,789.09/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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