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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.35, 512.33 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.35, 512.33 and 246.97 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.35 : 512.33 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.35/512.33 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.35x = 512.33 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.35x = 126,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,526.66/371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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