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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 555.64 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 555.64 and 246.80 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 555.64 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/555.64 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 555.64 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 137,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,131.95/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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