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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.99, 578.25 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.99, 578.25 and 244.33 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.99 : 578.25 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.99/578.25 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.99x = 578.25 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.99x = 141,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,283.82/418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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