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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 611.38 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 611.38 and 246.59 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 611.38 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/611.38 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 611.38 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 150,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,760.19/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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