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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 625.68 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 625.68 and 246.08 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 625.68 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/625.68 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 625.68 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 153,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,967.33/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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