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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.55, 580.39 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.55, 580.39 and 243.55 is: 336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.55 : 580.39 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.55/580.39 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.55x = 580.39 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.55x = 141,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,353.98/420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.12

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