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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 623.93 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 623.93 and 243.03 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 623.93 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/623.93 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 623.93 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 151,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,632.49/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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