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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.95, 625.77 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.95, 625.77 and 271.87 is: 407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.95 : 625.77 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.95/625.77 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.95x = 625.77 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.95x = 170,128.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,128.09/417.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.05

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