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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 611.73 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 611.73 and 246.78 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 611.73 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/611.73 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 611.73 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 150,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,962.73/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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