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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 580.56 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 580.56 and 246.12 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 580.56 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/580.56 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 580.56 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 142,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,887.43/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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