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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 578.74 and 242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 578.74 and 242.41 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 578.74 = 242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/578.74 = 242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 578.74 × 242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 140,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,292.36/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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