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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.82, 579.39 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.82, 579.39 and 245.19 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.82 : 579.39 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.82/579.39 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.82x = 579.39 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.82x = 142,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,060.63/419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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