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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 499.04 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 499.04 and 245.28 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 499.04 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/499.04 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 499.04 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 122,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,404.53/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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