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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 581.60 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 581.60 and 246.84 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 581.60 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/581.60 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 581.60 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 143,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562.14/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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