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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 580.76 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 580.76 and 246.20 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 580.76 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/580.76 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 580.76 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 142,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,983.11/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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