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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.91, 626.63 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.91, 626.63 and 235.51 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.91 : 626.63 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.91/626.63 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.91x = 626.63 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.91x = 147,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,576.65/417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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