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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 542.32 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 542.32 and 246.15 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 542.32 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/542.32 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 542.32 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 133,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,492.07/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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