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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.37, 611.79 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.37, 611.79 and 246.85 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.37 : 611.79 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.37/611.79 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.37x = 611.79 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.37x = 151,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,017.91/443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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