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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 579.09 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 579.09 and 244.96 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 579.09 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/579.09 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 579.09 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 141,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,853.89/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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