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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.77, 407.94 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.77, 407.94 and 246.57 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.77 : 407.94 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.77/407.94 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.77x = 407.94 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.77x = 100,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,585.77/295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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