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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.58, 580.55 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.58, 580.55 and 243.62 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.58 : 580.55 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.58/580.55 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.58x = 580.55 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.58x = 141,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,433.59/420.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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