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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 578.21 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 578.21 and 244.44 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 578.21 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/578.21 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 578.21 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 141,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,336.43/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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