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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.09, 624.84 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.09, 624.84 and 233.93 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.09 : 624.84 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.09/624.84 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.09x = 624.84 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.09x = 146,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,168.82/417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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