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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.04, 579.62 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.04, 579.62 and 254.20 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.04 : 579.62 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.04/579.62 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.04x = 579.62 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.04x = 147,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,339.40/420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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