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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 629.28 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 629.28 and 246.08 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 629.28 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/629.28 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 629.28 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 154,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,853.22/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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