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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.23, 511.74 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.23, 511.74 and 246.62 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.23 : 511.74 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.23/511.74 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.23x = 511.74 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.23x = 126,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,205.85/371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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