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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 627.12 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 627.12 and 255.24 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 627.12 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/627.12 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 627.12 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 160,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,066.11/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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