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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 578.07 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 578.07 and 244.35 is: 337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 578.07 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/578.07 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 578.07 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 141,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,251.40/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.08

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