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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.89, 499.47 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.89, 499.47 and 245.64 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.89 : 499.47 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.89/499.47 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.89x = 499.47 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.89x = 122,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,689.81/361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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