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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 579.06 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 579.06 and 244.98 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 579.06 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/579.06 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 579.06 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 141,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,858.12/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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