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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 578.94 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 578.94 and 245.10 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 578.94 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/578.94 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 578.94 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 141,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,898.19/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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