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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 441.45 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 441.45 and 246.51 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 441.45 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/441.45 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 441.45 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 108,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,821.84/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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