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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 625.38 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 625.38 and 243.78 is: 365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 625.38 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/625.38 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 625.38 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 152,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,455.14/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.55

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