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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 579.18 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 579.18 and 242.65 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 579.18 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/579.18 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 579.18 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 140,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,538.03/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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