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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 579.01 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 579.01 and 242.55 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 579.01 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/579.01 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 579.01 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 140,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,437.46/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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