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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 544.10 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 544.10 and 246.93 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 544.10 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/544.10 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 544.10 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 134,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,353.38/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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