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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.33, 627.50 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.33, 627.50 and 246.21 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.33 : 627.50 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.33/627.50 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.33x = 627.50 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.33x = 154,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,496.78/418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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