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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 579.08 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 579.08 and 245 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 579.08 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/579.08 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 579.08 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 141,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,874.60/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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