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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 578.75 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 578.75 and 244.69 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 578.75 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/578.75 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 578.75 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 141,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,611.67/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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