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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.44, 582.92 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.44, 582.92 and 245.41 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.44 : 582.92 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.44/582.92 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.44x = 582.92 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.44x = 143,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,050.26/422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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