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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.05, 580.92 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.05, 580.92 and 244.06 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.05 : 580.92 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.05/580.92 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.05x = 580.92 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.05x = 141,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,779.34/421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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