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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 512.16 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 512.16 and 246.92 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 512.16 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/512.16 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 512.16 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 126,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,459.06/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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