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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 600.68 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 600.68 and 246.50 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 600.68 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/600.68 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 600.68 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 148,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,067.62/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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