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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 579.86 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 579.86 and 254.43 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 579.86 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/579.86 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 579.86 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 147,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,532.51/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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