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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 501.80 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 501.80 and 246.08 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 501.80 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/501.80 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 501.80 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 123,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,482.33/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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