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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.59, 578.99 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.59, 578.99 and 245.03 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.59 : 578.99 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.59/578.99 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.59x = 578.99 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.59x = 141,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,868.69/419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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