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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 579.56 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 579.56 and 254.10 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 579.56 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/579.56 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 579.56 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 147,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,264.93/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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