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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 513.80 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 513.80 and 246.56 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 513.80 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/513.80 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 513.80 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 126,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,682.53/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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