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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 626.04 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 626.04 and 211.76 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 626.04 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/626.04 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 626.04 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 132,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,567.10/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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