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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 626.00 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 626.00 and 252.99 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 626.00 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/626.00 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 626.00 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 158,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,370.48/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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