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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.37, 625.99 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.37, 625.99 and 244.11 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.37 : 625.99 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.37/625.99 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.37x = 625.99 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.37x = 152,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,810.42/417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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