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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 511.32 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 511.32 and 246.35 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 511.32 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/511.32 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 511.32 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 125,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,963.68/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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