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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.19, 501.10 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.19, 501.10 and 245.17 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.19 : 501.10 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.19/501.10 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.19x = 501.10 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.19x = 122,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,852.18/363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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