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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.17, 581.31 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.17, 581.31 and 246.54 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.17 : 581.31 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.17/581.31 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.17x = 581.31 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.17x = 143,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,316.17/421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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