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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.05, 594.92 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.05, 594.92 and 244.56 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.05 : 594.92 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.05/594.92 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.05x = 594.92 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.05x = 145,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,492.41/431.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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