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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 578.91 and 244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 578.91 and 244.99 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 578.91 = 244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/578.91 = 244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 578.91 × 244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 141,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,827.16/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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