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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 629.46 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 629.46 and 243.89 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 629.46 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/629.46 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 629.46 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 153,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,515.85/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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