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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 579.51 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 579.51 and 245.33 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 579.51 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/579.51 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 579.51 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 142,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,171.19/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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