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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.49, 507.19 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.49, 507.19 and 246.76 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.49 : 507.19 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.49/507.19 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.49x = 507.19 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.49x = 125,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,154.20/338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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