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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.30, 552.93 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.30, 552.93 and 246.78 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.30 : 552.93 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.30/552.93 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.30x = 552.93 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.30x = 136,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,452.07/369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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