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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.47, 511.20 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.47, 511.20 and 246.27 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.47 : 511.20 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.47/511.20 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.47x = 511.20 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.47x = 125,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,893.22/370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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