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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.52 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.52 and 246.40 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.52 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.52 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.52 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 130,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,966.53/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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