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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 630.25 and 246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 630.25 and 246.91 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 630.25 = 246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/630.25 = 246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 630.25 × 246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 155,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,611.88/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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