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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 501.36 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 501.36 and 246.36 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 501.36 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/501.36 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 501.36 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 123,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,515.05/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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