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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 578.82 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 578.82 and 244.83 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 578.82 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/578.82 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 578.82 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 141,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,712.50/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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