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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 624.84 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 624.84 and 243.52 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 624.84 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/624.84 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 624.84 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 152,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,161.04/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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