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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 499 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 499 and 245.52 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 499 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/499 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 499 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 122,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,514.48/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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