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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.62 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.62 and 246.30 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.62 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.62 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.62 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 136,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,602.91/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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