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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.66, 511.07 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.66, 511.07 and 246.28 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.66 : 511.07 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.66/511.07 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.66x = 511.07 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.66x = 125,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,866.32/370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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