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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 624.78 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 624.78 and 243.24 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 624.78 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/624.78 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 624.78 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 151,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,971.49/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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