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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 578.04 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 578.04 and 244.24 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 578.04 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/578.04 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 578.04 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 141,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,180.49/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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