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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.59, 579.09 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.59, 579.09 and 244.93 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.59 : 579.09 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.59/579.09 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.59x = 579.09 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.59x = 141,836.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,836.51/419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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