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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 502.12 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 502.12 and 245.88 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 502.12 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/502.12 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 502.12 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 123,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,461.27/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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