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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 504.03 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 504.03 and 246.71 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 504.03 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/504.03 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 504.03 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 124,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,349.24/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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