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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 624.98 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 624.98 and 243.90 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 624.98 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/624.98 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 624.98 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 152,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,432.62/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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