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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 625.76 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 625.76 and 243.62 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 625.76 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/625.76 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 625.76 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 152,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,447.65/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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