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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 580.14 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 580.14 and 245.79 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 580.14 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/580.14 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 580.14 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 142,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,592.61/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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