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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 501.30 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 501.30 and 246.75 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 501.30 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/501.30 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 501.30 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 123,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,695.78/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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