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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 577.64 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 577.64 and 243.92 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 577.64 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/577.64 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 577.64 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 140,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,897.95/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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