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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 624.52 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 624.52 and 293.34 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 624.52 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/624.52 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 624.52 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 183,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,196.70/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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