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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.87, 579.50 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.87, 579.50 and 245.21 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.87 : 579.50 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.87/579.50 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.87x = 579.50 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.87x = 142,095.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,095.07/419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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