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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 511.93 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 511.93 and 246.56 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 511.93 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/511.93 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 511.93 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 126,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,221.46/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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