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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 578.28 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 578.28 and 244.39 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 578.28 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/578.28 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 578.28 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 141,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,325.85/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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