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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 501.60 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 501.60 and 245.46 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 501.60 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/501.60 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 501.60 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 123,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,122.74/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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