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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 553.20 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 553.20 and 246.70 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 553.20 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/553.20 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 553.20 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 136,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,474.44/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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