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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 579.08 and 245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 579.08 and 245.00 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 579.08 = 245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/579.08 = 245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 579.08 × 245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 141,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,876.66/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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