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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 626.68 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 626.68 and 201.44 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 626.68 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/626.68 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 626.68 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 126,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,238.42/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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