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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 578.62 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 578.62 and 244.68 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 578.62 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/578.62 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 578.62 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 141,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,576.74/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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