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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 502.56 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 502.56 and 246.60 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 502.56 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/502.56 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 502.56 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 123,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,931.30/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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