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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 580.02 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 580.02 and 245.61 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 580.02 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/580.02 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 580.02 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 142,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,458.71/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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