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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 579.39 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 579.39 and 245.16 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 579.39 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/579.39 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 579.39 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 142,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,043.25/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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