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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.25, 577.07 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.25, 577.07 and 243.49 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.25 : 577.07 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.25/577.07 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.25x = 577.07 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.25x = 140,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,510.77/418.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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