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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.32, 579.95 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.32, 579.95 and 245.56 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.32 : 579.95 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.32/579.95 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.32x = 579.95 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.32x = 142,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,412.52/420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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