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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 581.73 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 581.73 and 244.53 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 581.73 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/581.73 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 581.73 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 142,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,250.44/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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