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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 500.04 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 500.04 and 245.88 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 500.04 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/500.04 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 500.04 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 122,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,949.84/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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