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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 578.43 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 578.43 and 244.47 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 578.43 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/578.43 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 578.43 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 141,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,408.78/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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