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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 505.70 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 505.70 and 245.76 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 505.70 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/505.70 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 505.70 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 124,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,279.60/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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