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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.53, 580.28 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.53, 580.28 and 234.03 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.53 : 580.28 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.53/580.28 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.53x = 580.28 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.53x = 135,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,802.93/420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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