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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.19, 577.07 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.19, 577.07 and 243.50 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.19 : 577.07 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.19/577.07 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.19x = 577.07 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.19x = 140,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,516.55/418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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