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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 577.24 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 577.24 and 243.62 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 577.24 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/577.24 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 577.24 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 140,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,627.21/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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