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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.32, 626.32 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.32, 626.32 and 211.95 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.32 : 626.32 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.32/626.32 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.32x = 626.32 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.32x = 132,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,744.86/417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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