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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.58, 580.35 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.58, 580.35 and 234.03 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.58 : 580.35 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.58/580.35 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.58x = 580.35 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.58x = 135,816.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,816.41/420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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