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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 625.71 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 625.71 and 243.99 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 625.71 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/625.71 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 625.71 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 152,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,666.98/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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