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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 500.60 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 500.60 and 246.32 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 500.60 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/500.60 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 500.60 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 123,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,307.79/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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