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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 579.79 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 579.79 and 245.52 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 579.79 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/579.79 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 579.79 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 142,348.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,348.81/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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