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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 502.26 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 502.26 and 246.32 is: 339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 502.26 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/502.26 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 502.26 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 123,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,716.68/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.52

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