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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.04, 581.10 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.04, 581.10 and 246.44 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.04 : 581.10 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.04/581.10 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.04x = 581.10 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.04x = 143,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,206.28/421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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