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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 502.02 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 502.02 and 245.70 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 502.02 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/502.02 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 502.02 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 123,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,346.31/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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