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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.09, 594.90 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.09, 594.90 and 244.58 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.09 : 594.90 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.09/594.90 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.09x = 594.90 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.09x = 145,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,500.64/431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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