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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.82, 629.52 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.82, 629.52 and 246.54 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.82 : 629.52 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.82/629.52 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.82x = 629.52 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.82x = 155,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,201.86/419.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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