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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 626.00 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 626.00 and 295.40 is: 443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 626.00 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/626.00 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 626.00 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 184,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,920.49/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.20

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