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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.81, 626.15 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.81, 626.15 and 244.11 is: 365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.81 : 626.15 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.81/626.15 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.81x = 626.15 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.81x = 152,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,848.26/417.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.83

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