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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 579.50 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 579.50 and 254.20 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 579.50 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/579.50 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 579.50 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 147,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,310.46/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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