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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 506.55 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 506.55 and 246.05 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 506.55 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/506.55 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 506.55 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 124,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,636.92/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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