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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 501.92 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 501.92 and 245.64 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 501.92 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/501.92 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 501.92 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 123,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,290.40/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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