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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 532.17 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 532.17 and 246.05 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 532.17 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/532.17 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 532.17 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 130,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,940.43/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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