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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.68, 627.09 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.68, 627.09 and 212.39 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.68 : 627.09 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.68/627.09 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.68x = 627.09 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.68x = 133,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,184.51/417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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