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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.13, 626.26 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.13, 626.26 and 234.65 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.13 : 626.26 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.13/626.26 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.13x = 626.26 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.13x = 146,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,954.06/417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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