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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 502.97 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 502.97 and 246.61 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 502.97 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/502.97 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 502.97 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 124,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,035.88/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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