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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.01, 581.01 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.01, 581.01 and 244 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.01 : 581.01 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.01/581.01 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.01x = 581.01 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.01x = 141,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,766.44/421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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