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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.01, 579.53 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.01, 579.53 and 245.32 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.01 : 579.53 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.01/579.53 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.01x = 579.53 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.01x = 142,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,173.55/420.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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