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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.37, 624.49 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.37, 624.49 and 243.11 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.37 : 624.49 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.37/624.49 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.37x = 624.49 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.37x = 151,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,819.76/416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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