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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 579.94 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 579.94 and 245.64 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 579.94 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/579.94 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 579.94 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 142,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,456.46/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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