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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 578.49 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 578.49 and 244.54 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 578.49 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/578.49 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 578.49 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 141,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,461.05/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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