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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.90, 503.71 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.90, 503.71 and 246.82 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.90 : 503.71 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.90/503.71 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.90x = 503.71 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.90x = 124,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,326.87/364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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