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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.42, 580.01 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.42, 580.01 and 243.25 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.42 : 580.01 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.42/580.01 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.42x = 580.01 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.42x = 141,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,087.43/420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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