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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 513.27 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 513.27 and 245.09 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 513.27 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/513.27 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 513.27 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 125,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,794.78/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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