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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 511.01 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 511.01 and 246.32 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 511.01 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/511.01 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 511.01 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 125,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,871.98/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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