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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.79 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.79 and 246.80 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.79 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.79 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.79 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 124,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,087.79/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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