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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 626.21 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 626.21 and 235.18 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 626.21 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/626.21 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 626.21 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 147,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,272.07/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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