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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 499.62 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 499.62 and 245.11 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 499.62 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/499.62 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 499.62 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 122,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,461.86/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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