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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.34, 579.78 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.34, 579.78 and 245.68 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.34 : 579.78 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.34/579.78 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.34x = 579.78 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.34x = 142,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,442.85/420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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