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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 624.79 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 624.79 and 233.90 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 624.79 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/624.79 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 624.79 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 146,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,138.38/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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