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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.89, 577.99 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.89, 577.99 and 244.14 is: 336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.89 : 577.99 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.89/577.99 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.89x = 577.99 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.89x = 141,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,110.48/418.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.87

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