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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 579.14 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 579.14 and 245.08 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 579.14 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/579.14 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 579.14 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 141,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,935.63/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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