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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 581.64 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 581.64 and 246.72 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 581.64 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/581.64 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 581.64 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 143,502.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,502.22/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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