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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 499.62 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 499.62 and 245.64 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 499.62 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/499.62 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 499.62 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 122,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,726.66/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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