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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 580.12 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 580.12 and 245.86 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 580.12 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/580.12 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 580.12 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 142,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,628.30/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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