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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 578.28 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 578.28 and 244.44 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 578.28 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/578.28 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 578.28 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 141,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,354.76/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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