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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 579.58 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 579.58 and 245.26 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 579.58 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/579.58 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 579.58 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 142,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,147.79/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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