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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.84, 624.92 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.84, 624.92 and 243.08 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.84 : 624.92 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.84/624.92 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.84x = 624.92 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.84x = 151,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,907.72/416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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