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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.78, 625.68 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.78, 625.68 and 244.01 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.78 : 625.68 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.78/625.68 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.78x = 625.68 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.78x = 152,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,673.74/417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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