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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.71, 580.71 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.71, 580.71 and 246.11 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.71 : 580.71 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.71/580.71 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.71x = 580.71 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.71x = 142,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,918.54/420.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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