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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 577.02 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 577.02 and 243.44 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 577.02 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/577.02 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 577.02 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 140,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,469.75/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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