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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 610.72 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 610.72 and 246.07 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 610.72 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/610.72 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 610.72 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 150,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,279.87/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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