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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 501.28 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 501.28 and 246.96 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 501.28 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/501.28 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 501.28 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 123,796.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,796.11/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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