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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.07, 578.09 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.07, 578.09 and 244.38 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.07 : 578.09 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.07/578.09 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.07x = 578.09 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.07x = 141,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,273.63/419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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