Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 529.92 and 246
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 353.28, 529.92 and 246 is: 369
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353.28 : 529.92 = 246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353.28/529.92 = 246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353.28x = 529.92 × 246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353.28x = 130,360.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,360.32/353.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369
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