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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.77, 626.29 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.77, 626.29 and 212.24 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.77 : 626.29 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.77/626.29 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.77x = 626.29 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.77x = 132,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,923.79/417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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