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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 544.02 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 544.02 and 246.48 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 544.02 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/544.02 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 544.02 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 134,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,090.05/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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