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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.16 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.16 and 246.23 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.16 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.16 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.16 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 125,859.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,859.14/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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