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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 542.07 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 542.07 and 246 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 542.07 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/542.07 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 542.07 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 133,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,349.22/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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