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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.39, 578.75 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.39, 578.75 and 242.35 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.39 : 578.75 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.39/578.75 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.39x = 578.75 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.39x = 140,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,257.40/419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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