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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 512.16 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 512.16 and 246.98 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 512.16 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/512.16 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 512.16 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 126,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,493.28/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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