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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 511.53 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 511.53 and 246.35 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 511.53 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/511.53 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 511.53 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 126,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,015.42/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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