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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.06, 581.13 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.06, 581.13 and 246.37 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.06 : 581.13 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.06/581.13 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.06x = 581.13 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.06x = 143,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,173.00/421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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