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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 577.01 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 577.01 and 243.34 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 577.01 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/577.01 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 577.01 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 140,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,409.61/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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