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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 577.02 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 577.02 and 243.48 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 577.02 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/577.02 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 577.02 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 140,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,491.61/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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