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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.53, 579.07 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.53, 579.07 and 244.84 is: 337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.53 : 579.07 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.53/579.07 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.53x = 579.07 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.53x = 141,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,779.50/419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.95

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