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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 580.08 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 580.08 and 245.70 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 580.08 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/580.08 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 580.08 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 142,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,525.66/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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