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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.35 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.35 and 246.72 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.35 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.35 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.35 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 131,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,341.39/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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