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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.57, 580.38 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.57, 580.38 and 234.07 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.57 : 580.38 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.57/580.38 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.57x = 580.38 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.57x = 135,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,850.13/420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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