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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 580.16 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 580.16 and 245.79 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 580.16 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/580.16 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 580.16 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 142,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,596.30/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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