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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 530.55 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 530.55 and 246.42 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 530.55 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/530.55 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 530.55 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 130,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,738.13/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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