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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 579.72 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 579.72 and 245.40 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 579.72 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/579.72 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 579.72 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 142,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,263.29/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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