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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 627.44 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 627.44 and 235.64 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 627.44 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/627.44 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 627.44 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 147,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,849.96/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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