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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 627.17 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 627.17 and 244.58 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 627.17 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/627.17 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 627.17 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 153,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,395.42/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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