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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 600.69 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 600.69 and 246.69 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 600.69 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/600.69 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 600.69 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 148,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,184.22/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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