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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.95, 500.78 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.95, 500.78 and 245.14 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.95 : 500.78 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.95/500.78 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.95x = 500.78 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.95x = 122,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,762.91/362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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