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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 626.26 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 626.26 and 348.66 is: 523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 626.26 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/626.26 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 626.26 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 218,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,351.81/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.10

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