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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 626.40 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 626.40 and 279.72 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 626.40 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/626.40 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 626.40 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 175,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,216.61/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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