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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 493.00 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 493.00 and 246.74 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 493.00 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/493.00 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 493.00 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 121,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,639.74/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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