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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 577.68 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 577.68 and 243.93 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 577.68 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/577.68 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 577.68 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 140,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,913.48/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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