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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 600.94 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 600.94 and 246.52 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 600.94 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/600.94 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 600.94 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 148,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,143.73/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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