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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 500.58 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 500.58 and 246.54 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 500.58 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/500.58 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 500.58 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 123,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,412.99/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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