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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 578.92 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 578.92 and 244.84 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 578.92 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/578.92 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 578.92 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 141,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,742.77/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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