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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 512.12 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 512.12 and 246.83 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 512.12 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/512.12 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 512.12 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 126,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,402.78/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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