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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 516.04 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 516.04 and 246.51 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 516.04 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/516.04 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 516.04 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 127,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,208.40/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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