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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 581.59 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 581.59 and 246.92 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 581.59 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/581.59 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 581.59 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 143,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,607.97/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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