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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 625.98 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 625.98 and 255.36 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 625.98 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/625.98 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 625.98 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 159,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,850.25/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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