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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 578.58 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 578.58 and 244.46 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 578.58 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/578.58 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 578.58 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 141,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,439.67/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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