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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 580.54 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 580.54 and 337.24 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 580.54 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/580.54 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 580.54 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 195,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,781.31/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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