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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 580.96 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 580.96 and 246.26 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 580.96 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/580.96 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 580.96 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 143,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,067.21/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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