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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 511.62 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 511.62 and 246.57 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 511.62 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/511.62 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 511.62 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 126,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,150.14/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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