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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 579.57 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 579.57 and 245.39 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 579.57 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/579.57 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 579.57 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 142,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,220.68/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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