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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 578.96 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 578.96 and 244.88 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 578.96 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/578.96 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 578.96 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 141,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,775.72/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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