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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 503.11 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 503.11 and 246.43 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 503.11 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/503.11 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 503.11 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 123,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,981.40/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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