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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 580.97 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 580.97 and 246.38 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 580.97 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/580.97 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 580.97 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 143,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,137.10/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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