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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 502.39 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 502.39 and 246.11 is: 339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 502.39 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/502.39 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 502.39 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 123,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,643.20/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.52

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