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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 511.56 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 511.56 and 246.42 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 511.56 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/511.56 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 511.56 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 126,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,058.62/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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