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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 502.71 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 502.71 and 246.20 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 502.71 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/502.71 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 502.71 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 123,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,767.20/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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