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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.78, 627.64 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.78, 627.64 and 244.56 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.78 : 627.64 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.78/627.64 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.78x = 627.64 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.78x = 153,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,498.14/417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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