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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 502.49 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 502.49 and 246.38 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 502.49 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/502.49 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 502.49 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 123,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,803.49/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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