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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.71, 581.93 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.71, 581.93 and 244.59 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.71 : 581.93 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.71/581.93 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.71x = 581.93 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.71x = 142,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,334.26/421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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