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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 577.62 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 577.62 and 243.88 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 577.62 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/577.62 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 577.62 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 140,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,869.97/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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