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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.12, 904.60 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.12, 904.60 and 246.96 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.12 : 904.60 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.12/904.60 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.12x = 904.60 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.12x = 223,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,400.02/603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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