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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 502.08 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 502.08 and 245.68 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 502.08 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/502.08 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 502.08 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 123,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,351.01/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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