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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 626.16 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 626.16 and 263.28 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 626.16 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/626.16 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 626.16 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 164,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,855.40/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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