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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.71, 624.03 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.71, 624.03 and 242.58 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.71 : 624.03 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.71/624.03 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.71x = 624.03 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.71x = 151,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,377.20/415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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