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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 624.95 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 624.95 and 262.88 is: 393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 624.95 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/624.95 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 624.95 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 164,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,286.86/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.94

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