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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 580.29 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 580.29 and 243.50 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 580.29 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/580.29 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 580.29 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 141,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,297.71/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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