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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 626.60 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 626.60 and 235.39 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 626.60 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/626.60 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 626.60 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 147,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,495.37/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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