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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 578.84 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 578.84 and 244.80 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 578.84 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/578.84 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 578.84 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 141,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,698.81/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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