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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 579.02 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 579.02 and 244.89 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 579.02 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/579.02 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 579.02 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 141,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,794.98/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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