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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.42, 580.26 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.42, 580.26 and 245.77 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.42 : 580.26 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.42/580.26 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.42x = 580.26 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.42x = 142,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,609.97/420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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