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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.31, 578.75 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.31, 578.75 and 244.76 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.31 : 578.75 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.31/578.75 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.31x = 578.75 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.31x = 141,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,650.73/419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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