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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 576.78 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 576.78 and 243.41 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 576.78 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/576.78 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 576.78 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 140,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,394.02/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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