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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 625.19 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 625.19 and 243.35 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 625.19 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/625.19 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 625.19 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 152,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,135.64/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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