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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 579.62 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 579.62 and 243.04 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 579.62 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/579.62 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 579.62 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 140,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,870.84/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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