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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 577.86 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 577.86 and 244.16 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 577.86 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/577.86 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 577.86 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 141,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,090.30/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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