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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 624.60 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 624.60 and 243.48 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 624.60 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/624.60 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 624.60 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 152,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,077.61/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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