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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 578.92 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 578.92 and 244.82 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 578.92 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/578.92 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 578.92 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 141,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,731.19/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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