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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 627.43 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 627.43 and 244.83 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 627.43 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/627.43 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 627.43 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 153,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,613.69/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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