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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 629.15 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 629.15 and 246.33 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 629.15 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/629.15 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 629.15 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 154,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,977.29/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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