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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.31, 581.42 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.31, 581.42 and 246.76 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.31 : 581.42 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.31/581.42 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.31x = 581.42 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.31x = 143,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,471.20/421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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