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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 580.43 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 580.43 and 243.56 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 580.43 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/580.43 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 580.43 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 141,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,369.53/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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