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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 579.48 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 579.48 and 245.28 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 579.48 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/579.48 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 579.48 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 142,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,134.85/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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