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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 543.42 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 543.42 and 246.44 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 543.42 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/543.42 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 543.42 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 133,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,920.42/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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