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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 511.08 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 511.08 and 246.12 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 511.08 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/511.08 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 511.08 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 125,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,787.01/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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