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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.53, 580.24 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.53, 580.24 and 243.50 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.53 : 580.24 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.53/580.24 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.53x = 580.24 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.53x = 141,288.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,288.44/420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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