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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 577.62 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 577.62 and 243.97 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 577.62 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/577.62 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 577.62 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 140,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,921.95/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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