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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 626.26 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 626.26 and 211.87 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 626.26 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/626.26 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 626.26 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 132,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,682.24/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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