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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.07, 576.71 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.07, 576.71 and 243.38 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.07 : 576.71 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.07/576.71 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.07x = 576.71 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.07x = 140,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,359.68/418.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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