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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 500.94 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 500.94 and 245 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 500.94 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/500.94 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 500.94 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 122,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,730.30/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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