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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 512.04 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 512.04 and 246.73 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 512.04 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/512.04 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 512.04 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 126,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,333.07/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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