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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.20, 560.56 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.20, 560.56 and 246.64 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.20 : 560.56 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.20/560.56 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.20x = 560.56 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.20x = 138,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,256.90/406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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