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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.42, 578.84 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.42, 578.84 and 242.39 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.42 : 578.84 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.42/578.84 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.42x = 578.84 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.42x = 140,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,302.13/419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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