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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 580.77 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 580.77 and 243.95 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 580.77 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/580.77 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 580.77 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 141,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,675.94/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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