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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.65, 626.78 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.65, 626.78 and 244.46 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.65 : 626.78 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.65/626.78 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.65x = 626.78 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.65x = 153,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,224.82/417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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