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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 577.65 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 577.65 and 243.93 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 577.65 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/577.65 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 577.65 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 140,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,906.16/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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