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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 579.52 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 579.52 and 245.34 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 579.52 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/579.52 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 579.52 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 142,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,179.44/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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