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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 610.76 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 610.76 and 246.11 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 610.76 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/610.76 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 610.76 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 150,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,311.71/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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