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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 625.77 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 625.77 and 244.04 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 625.77 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/625.77 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 625.77 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 152,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,709.78/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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