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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.55, 581.77 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.55, 581.77 and 244.55 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.55 : 581.77 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.55/581.77 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.55x = 581.77 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.55x = 142,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,271.85/421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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