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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 511.48 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 511.48 and 246.48 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 511.48 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/511.48 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 511.48 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 126,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,069.59/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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