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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.17, 594.97 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.17, 594.97 and 244.66 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.17 : 594.97 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.17/594.97 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.17x = 594.97 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.17x = 145,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,565.36/431.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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