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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.59, 594.18 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.59, 594.18 and 244.05 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.59 : 594.18 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.59/594.18 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.59x = 594.18 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.59x = 145,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,009.63/430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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