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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.62, 576.33 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.62, 576.33 and 243 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.62 : 576.33 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.62/576.33 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.62x = 576.33 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.62x = 140,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,048.19/417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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