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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.34, 580.11 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.34, 580.11 and 245.72 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.34 : 580.11 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.34/580.11 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.34x = 580.11 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.34x = 142,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,544.63/420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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