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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 507.87 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 507.87 and 246.11 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 507.87 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/507.87 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 507.87 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 124,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,989.35/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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