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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 626.99 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 626.99 and 263.70 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 626.99 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/626.99 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 626.99 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 165,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,335.94/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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