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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 624.96 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 624.96 and 245.76 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 624.96 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/624.96 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 624.96 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 153,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,590.17/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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