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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 499.40 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 499.40 and 245.43 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 499.40 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/499.40 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 499.40 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 122,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,566.51/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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