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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 579.15 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 579.15 and 245.05 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 579.15 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/579.15 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 579.15 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 141,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,920.71/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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