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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 502.50 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 502.50 and 246.28 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 502.50 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/502.50 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 502.50 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 123,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,755.70/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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