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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.09, 601.83 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.09, 601.83 and 246.92 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.09 : 601.83 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.09/601.83 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.09x = 601.83 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.09x = 148,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,600.85/401.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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