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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 629.11 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 629.11 and 246.25 is: 369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 629.11 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/629.11 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 629.11 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 154,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,918.34/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.25

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