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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 511.57 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 511.57 and 246.54 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 511.57 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/511.57 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 511.57 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 126,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,121.24/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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