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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 627 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 627 and 244.90 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 627 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/627 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 627 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 153,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,552.30/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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