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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 581.34 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 581.34 and 246.59 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 581.34 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/581.34 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 581.34 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 143,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,352.63/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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