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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.74, 629.45 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.74, 629.45 and 246.76 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.74 : 629.45 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.74/629.45 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.74x = 629.45 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.74x = 155,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,321.39/419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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