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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 578.14 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 578.14 and 244.25 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 578.14 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/578.14 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 578.14 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 141,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,210.70/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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