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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 630.16 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 630.16 and 246.60 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 630.16 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/630.16 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 630.16 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 155,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,397.46/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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