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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 510.96 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 510.96 and 246.05 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 510.96 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/510.96 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 510.96 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 125,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,720.08/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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