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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 576.87 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 576.87 and 243.35 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 576.87 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/576.87 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 576.87 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 140,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,381.31/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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