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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 507.30 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 507.30 and 246.88 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 507.30 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/507.30 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 507.30 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 125,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,242.22/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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