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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 578.30 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 578.30 and 244.40 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 578.30 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/578.30 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 578.30 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 141,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,336.52/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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