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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 532.17 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 532.17 and 246.78 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 532.17 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/532.17 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 532.17 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 131,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,328.91/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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