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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 512.21 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 512.21 and 246.78 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 512.21 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/512.21 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 512.21 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 126,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,403.18/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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