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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 579.99 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 579.99 and 254.52 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 579.99 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/579.99 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 579.99 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 147,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,619.05/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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