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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 578.68 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 578.68 and 244.67 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 578.68 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/578.68 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 578.68 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 141,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,582.13/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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