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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.63, 577.73 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.63, 577.73 and 244.03 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.63 : 577.73 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.63/577.73 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.63x = 577.73 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.63x = 140,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,983.45/418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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