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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 532.11 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 532.11 and 246.50 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 532.11 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/532.11 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 532.11 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 131,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,165.12/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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