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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 503.46 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 503.46 and 246.30 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 503.46 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/503.46 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 503.46 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 124,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,002.20/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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