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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.38, 580.16 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.38, 580.16 and 245.69 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.38 : 580.16 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.38/580.16 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.38x = 580.16 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.38x = 142,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,539.51/420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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