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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.71, 577.86 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.71, 577.86 and 244.08 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.71 : 577.86 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.71/577.86 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.71x = 577.86 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.71x = 141,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,044.07/418.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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