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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 578.51 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 578.51 and 244.58 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 578.51 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/578.51 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 578.51 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 141,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,490.75/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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