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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 577.02 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 577.02 and 243.47 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 577.02 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/577.02 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 577.02 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 140,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,484.17/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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