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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 576.86 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 576.86 and 243.45 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 576.86 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/576.86 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 576.86 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 140,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,435.35/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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