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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 579.65 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 579.65 and 254.30 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 579.65 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/579.65 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 579.65 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 147,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,403.17/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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