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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 501.84 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 501.84 and 245.91 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 501.84 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/501.84 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 501.84 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 123,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,407.47/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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