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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 507.04 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 507.04 and 246.72 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 507.04 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/507.04 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 507.04 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 125,096.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,096.91/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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