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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 500.83 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 500.83 and 246.37 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 500.83 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/500.83 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 500.83 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 123,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,389.49/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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