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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 582.06 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 582.06 and 244.74 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 582.06 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/582.06 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 582.06 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 142,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,453.36/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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