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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 511 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 511 and 246.10 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 511 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/511 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 511 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 125,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,757.10/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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