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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.77, 594.52 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.77, 594.52 and 244.32 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.77 : 594.52 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.77/594.52 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.77x = 594.52 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.77x = 145,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,251.66/430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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