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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.46 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.46 and 246.31 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.46 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.46 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.46 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 130,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,902.89/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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