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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.47, 534.87 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.47, 534.87 and 246.95 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.47 : 534.87 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.47/534.87 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.47x = 534.87 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.47x = 132,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,085.48/356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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