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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.37, 533.25 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.37, 533.25 and 246.96 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.37 : 533.25 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.37/533.25 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.37x = 533.25 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.37x = 131,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,691.42/355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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