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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.50, 626.34 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.50, 626.34 and 235.01 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.50 : 626.34 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.50/626.34 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.50x = 626.34 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.50x = 147,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,193.03/417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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