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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 500.71 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 500.71 and 245.07 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 500.71 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/500.71 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 500.71 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 122,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,710.26/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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