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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.19, 579.84 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.19, 579.84 and 254.39 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.19 : 579.84 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.19/579.84 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.19x = 579.84 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.19x = 147,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,502.60/420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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