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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.34 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.34 and 246.72 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.34 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.34 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.34 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 155,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,270.76/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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