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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 594.17 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 594.17 and 244.06 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 594.17 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/594.17 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 594.17 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 145,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,012.71/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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