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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.27, 581.38 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.27, 581.38 and 246.61 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.27 : 581.38 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.27/581.38 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.27x = 581.38 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.27x = 143,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,374.23/421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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