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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 580.44 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 580.44 and 243.58 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 580.44 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/580.44 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 580.44 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 141,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,383.58/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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