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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.25, 579.96 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.25, 579.96 and 245.59 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.25 : 579.96 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.25/579.96 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.25x = 579.96 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.25x = 142,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,432.38/420.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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