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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 501 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 501 and 246.64 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 501 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/501 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 501 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 123,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,566.64/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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