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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 511.64 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 511.64 and 246.54 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 511.64 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/511.64 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 511.64 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 126,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,138.49/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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