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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 511.14 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 511.14 and 246.03 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 511.14 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/511.14 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 511.14 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 125,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,755.77/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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