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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 500.49 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 500.49 and 246.12 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 500.49 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/500.49 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 500.49 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 123,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,180.60/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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