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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 578.81 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 578.81 and 242.40 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 578.81 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/578.81 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 578.81 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 140,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,303.54/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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