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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.69, 581.97 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.69, 581.97 and 244.70 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.69 : 581.97 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.69/581.97 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.69x = 581.97 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.69x = 142,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,408.06/421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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