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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 577.11 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 577.11 and 243.57 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 577.11 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/577.11 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 577.11 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 140,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,566.68/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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