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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 578.01 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 578.01 and 244.24 is: 337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 578.01 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/578.01 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 578.01 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 141,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,173.16/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.06

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