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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.37, 580.01 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.37, 580.01 and 243.26 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.37 : 580.01 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.37/580.01 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.37x = 580.01 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.37x = 141,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,095.29/420.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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