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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 580.41 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 580.41 and 245.93 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 580.41 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/580.41 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 580.41 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 142,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,742.77/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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