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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 499.46 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 499.46 and 245.37 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 499.46 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/499.46 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 499.46 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 122,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,551.27/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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