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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.69, 511.51 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.69, 511.51 and 246.49 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.69 : 511.51 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.69/511.51 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.69x = 511.51 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.69x = 126,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,082.10/370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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