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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.22, 578.43 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.22, 578.43 and 244.53 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.22 : 578.43 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.22/578.43 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.22x = 578.43 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.22x = 141,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,443.49/419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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