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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 580.37 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 580.37 and 246.03 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 580.37 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/580.37 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 580.37 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 142,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,787.20/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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