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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 577.66 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 577.66 and 243.94 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 577.66 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/577.66 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 577.66 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 140,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,914.38/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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