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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.92, 579.57 and 245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.92, 579.57 and 245.29 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.92 : 579.57 = 245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.92/579.57 = 245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.92x = 579.57 × 245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.92x = 142,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,162.73/419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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