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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 581.40 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 581.40 and 244.26 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 581.40 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/581.40 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 581.40 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 142,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,012.76/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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