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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 542.46 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 542.46 and 246.30 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 542.46 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/542.46 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 542.46 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 133,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,607.90/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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