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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.76 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.76 and 242.44 is: 363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.76 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.76 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.76 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 151,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,224.37/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.87

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