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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 626.37 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 626.37 and 211.80 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 626.37 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/626.37 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 626.37 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 132,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,664.98/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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