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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 577.02 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 577.02 and 243.60 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 577.02 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/577.02 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 577.02 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 140,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,562.07/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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