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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 582.06 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 582.06 and 244.75 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 582.06 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/582.06 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 582.06 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 142,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,457.41/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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