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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 577.53 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 577.53 and 243.79 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 577.53 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/577.53 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 577.53 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 140,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,796.04/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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