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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.75, 579.27 and 242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.75, 579.27 and 242.71 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.75 : 579.27 = 242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.75/579.27 = 242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.75x = 579.27 × 242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.75x = 140,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,594.08/419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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