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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 500.75 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 500.75 and 245.09 is: 337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 500.75 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/500.75 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 500.75 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 122,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,729.76/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.98

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