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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 501 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 501 and 246.80 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 501 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/501 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 501 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 123,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,646.80/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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