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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 500.72 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 500.72 and 245.10 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 500.72 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/500.72 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 500.72 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 122,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,727.08/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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