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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 500.13 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 500.13 and 246.34 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 500.13 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/500.13 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 500.13 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 123,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,202.02/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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