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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.82, 580.72 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.82, 580.72 and 246.16 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.82 : 580.72 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.82/580.72 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.82x = 580.72 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.82x = 142,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,950.04/420.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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