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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 624.93 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 624.93 and 211.34 is: 316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 624.93 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/624.93 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 624.93 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 132,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,072.71/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.52

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