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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 577.37 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 577.37 and 243.77 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 577.37 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/577.37 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 577.37 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 140,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,745.48/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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