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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 500.66 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 500.66 and 245.86 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 500.66 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/500.66 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 500.66 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 123,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,092.27/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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