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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.06, 578.35 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.06, 578.35 and 244.46 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.06 : 578.35 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.06/578.35 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.06x = 578.35 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.06x = 141,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,379.94/419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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