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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.26, 578.70 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.26, 578.70 and 244.70 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.26 : 578.70 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.26/578.70 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.26x = 578.70 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.26x = 141,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,607.89/419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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