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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 511.47 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 511.47 and 246.41 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 511.47 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/511.47 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 511.47 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 126,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,031.32/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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