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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 505.60 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 505.60 and 246.08 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 505.60 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/505.60 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 505.60 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 124,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,418.05/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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