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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 516.17 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 516.17 and 246.65 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 516.17 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/516.17 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 516.17 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 127,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,311.37/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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