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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 578.69 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 578.69 and 242.38 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 578.69 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/578.69 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 578.69 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 140,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,263.30/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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