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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 577.16 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 577.16 and 243.54 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 577.16 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/577.16 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 577.16 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 140,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,560.33/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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