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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.06, 581.07 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.06, 581.07 and 246.41 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.06 : 581.07 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.06/581.07 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.06x = 581.07 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.06x = 143,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,181.46/421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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