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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.20, 543.48 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.20, 543.48 and 246.64 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.20 : 543.48 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.20/543.48 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.20x = 543.48 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.20x = 134,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,043.91/362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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