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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 505.41 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 505.41 and 245.89 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 505.41 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/505.41 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 505.41 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 124,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,275.26/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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