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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 577.70 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 577.70 and 243.94 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 577.70 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/577.70 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 577.70 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 140,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,924.14/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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