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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 500.67 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 500.67 and 246.42 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 500.67 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/500.67 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 500.67 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 123,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,375.10/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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