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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 577.47 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 577.47 and 243.91 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 577.47 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/577.47 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 577.47 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 140,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,850.71/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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