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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 753.66 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 753.66 and 246.36 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 753.66 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/753.66 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 753.66 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 185,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,671.68/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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