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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 532.13 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 532.13 and 246.29 is: 369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 532.13 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/532.13 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 532.13 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 131,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,054.41/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.44

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