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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.01, 611.34 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.01, 611.34 and 246.52 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.01 : 611.34 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.01/611.34 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.01x = 611.34 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.01x = 150,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,707.54/443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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