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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.54, 626.74 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.54, 626.74 and 244.38 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.54 : 626.74 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.54/626.74 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.54x = 626.74 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.54x = 153,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,162.72/417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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