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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 502.63 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 502.63 and 246.37 is: 339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 502.63 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/502.63 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 502.63 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 123,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,832.95/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.64

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