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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 499.64 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 499.64 and 246.40 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 499.64 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/499.64 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 499.64 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 123,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,108.81/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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