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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.31, 578.72 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.31, 578.72 and 244.66 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.31 : 578.72 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.31/578.72 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.31x = 578.72 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.31x = 141,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,588.80/419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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