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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.03, 578.39 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.03, 578.39 and 244.34 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.03 : 578.39 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.03/578.39 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.03x = 578.39 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.03x = 141,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,323.81/419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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