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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 578.73 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 578.73 and 244.72 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 578.73 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/578.73 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 578.73 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 141,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,627.07/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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