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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 579.80 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 579.80 and 254.46 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 579.80 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/579.80 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 579.80 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 147,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,535.91/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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