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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 504.81 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 504.81 and 246.20 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 504.81 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/504.81 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 504.81 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 124,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,281.70/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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