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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 579.24 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 579.24 and 245.08 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 579.24 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/579.24 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 579.24 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 141,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,960.14/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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