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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.59, 579.06 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.59, 579.06 and 242.58 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.59 : 579.06 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.59/579.06 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.59x = 579.06 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.59x = 140,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,467.16/419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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