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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.95, 580.94 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.95, 580.94 and 243.97 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.95 : 580.94 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.95/580.94 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.95x = 580.94 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.95x = 141,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,731.93/420.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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