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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 544.15 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 544.15 and 246.76 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 544.15 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/544.15 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 544.15 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 134,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,273.40/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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