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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 579.65 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 579.65 and 243.07 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 579.65 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/579.65 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 579.65 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 140,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,892.86/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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