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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 576.84 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 576.84 and 243.44 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 576.84 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/576.84 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 576.84 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 140,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,425.93/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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