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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.50, 626.17 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.50, 626.17 and 244.25 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.50 : 626.17 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.50/626.17 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.50x = 626.17 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.50x = 152,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,938.89/417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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