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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.51, 554.40 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.51, 554.40 and 246.61 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.51 : 554.40 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.51/554.40 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.51x = 554.40 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.51x = 136,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,720.58/369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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