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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 579.68 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 579.68 and 245.40 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 579.68 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/579.68 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 579.68 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 142,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,253.47/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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