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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 507.57 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 507.57 and 245.40 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 507.57 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/507.57 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 507.57 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 124,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,557.68/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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