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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 578.88 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 578.88 and 244.84 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 578.88 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/578.88 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 578.88 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 141,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,730.08/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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