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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 582.49 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 582.49 and 245.04 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 582.49 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/582.49 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 582.49 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 142,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,734.75/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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