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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.71, 626.81 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.71, 626.81 and 232.76 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.71 : 626.81 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.71/626.81 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.71x = 626.81 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.71x = 145,895.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,895.13/417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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