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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 578.81 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 578.81 and 242.43 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 578.81 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/578.81 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 578.81 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 140,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,319.70/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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