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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 511.14 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 511.14 and 246.14 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 511.14 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/511.14 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 511.14 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 125,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,812.00/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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