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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 628.29 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 628.29 and 246.73 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 628.29 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/628.29 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 628.29 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 155,018.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,018.61/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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