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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 579.74 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 579.74 and 252.17 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 579.74 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/579.74 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 579.74 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 146,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,193.04/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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