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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 581.73 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 581.73 and 246.86 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 581.73 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/581.73 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 581.73 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 143,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,605.87/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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