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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 532.05 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 532.05 and 246.15 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 532.05 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/532.05 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 532.05 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 130,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,964.11/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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