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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 579.92 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 579.92 and 254.48 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 579.92 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/579.92 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 579.92 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 147,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,578.22/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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