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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 505.62 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 505.62 and 246.06 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 505.62 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/505.62 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 505.62 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 124,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,412.86/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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