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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 579.49 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 579.49 and 242.91 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 579.49 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/579.49 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 579.49 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 140,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,763.92/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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