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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.66 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.66 and 246.97 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.66 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.66 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.66 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 131,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,551.04/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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