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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 578.58 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 578.58 and 244.60 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 578.58 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/578.58 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 578.58 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 141,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,520.67/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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