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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 626.00 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 626.00 and 211.77 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 626.00 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/626.00 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 626.00 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 132,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,566.96/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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