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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.34, 626.39 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.34, 626.39 and 212.05 is: 318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.34 : 626.39 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.34/626.39 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.34x = 626.39 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.34x = 132,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,826.00/417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.27

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