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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.71, 582.08 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.71, 582.08 and 244.71 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.71 : 582.08 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.71/582.08 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.71x = 582.08 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.71x = 142,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,442.86/421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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