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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.65, 511.69 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.65, 511.69 and 246.52 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.65 : 511.69 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.65/511.69 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.65x = 511.69 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.65x = 126,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,139.92/370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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