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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.96, 630.04 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.96, 630.04 and 246.77 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.96 : 630.04 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.96/630.04 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.96x = 630.04 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.96x = 155,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,476.67/419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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