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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 581.77 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 581.77 and 244.53 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 581.77 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/581.77 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 581.77 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 142,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,256.09/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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