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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.26, 578.63 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.26, 578.63 and 244.60 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.26 : 578.63 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.26/578.63 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.26x = 578.63 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.26x = 141,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,532.90/419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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