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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.83, 511.95 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.83, 511.95 and 246.59 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.83 : 511.95 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.83/511.95 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.83x = 511.95 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.83x = 126,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,239.19/370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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