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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 579.84 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 579.84 and 254.34 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 579.84 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/579.84 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 579.84 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 147,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,476.51/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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