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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 594.92 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 594.92 and 244.67 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 594.92 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/594.92 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 594.92 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 145,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,557.85/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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