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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.31, 579.93 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.31, 579.93 and 254.49 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.31 : 579.93 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.31/579.93 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.31x = 579.93 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.31x = 147,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,586.39/420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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