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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 577.94 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 577.94 and 244.12 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 577.94 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/577.94 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 577.94 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 141,086.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,086.71/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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