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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.53, 629.76 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.53, 629.76 and 246.40 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.53 : 629.76 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.53/629.76 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.53x = 629.76 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.53x = 155,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,172.86/419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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