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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 542.43 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 542.43 and 246.42 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 542.43 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/542.43 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 542.43 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 133,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,665.60/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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