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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 611.00 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 611.00 and 246.26 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 611.00 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/611.00 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 611.00 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 150,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,460.57/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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