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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 626.69 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 626.69 and 244.51 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 626.69 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/626.69 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 626.69 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 153,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,231.97/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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