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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 623.37 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 623.37 and 244.62 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 623.37 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/623.37 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 623.37 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 152,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,488.77/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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