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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 600.96 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 600.96 and 246.68 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 600.96 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/600.96 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 600.96 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 148,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,244.81/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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