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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 513.94 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 513.94 and 246.64 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 513.94 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/513.94 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 513.94 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 126,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,758.16/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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