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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.89, 579.52 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.89, 579.52 and 242.82 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.89 : 579.52 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.89/579.52 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.89x = 579.52 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.89x = 140,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,722.60/419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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