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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 625.37 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 625.37 and 243.75 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 625.37 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/625.37 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 625.37 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 152,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,432.72/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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