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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 577.49 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 577.49 and 243.82 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 577.49 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/577.49 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 577.49 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 140,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,803.61/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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