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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 579.73 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 579.73 and 245.44 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 579.73 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/579.73 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 579.73 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 142,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,286.87/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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