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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 579.54 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 579.54 and 243.06 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 579.54 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/579.54 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 579.54 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 140,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,862.99/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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