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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 530.82 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 530.82 and 246.51 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 530.82 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/530.82 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 530.82 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 130,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,852.44/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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