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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 580.32 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 580.32 and 245.89 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 580.32 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/580.32 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 580.32 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 142,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,694.88/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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