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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 594.82 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 594.82 and 244.57 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 594.82 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/594.82 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 594.82 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 145,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,475.13/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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