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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 501.74 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 501.74 and 245.82 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 501.74 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/501.74 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 501.74 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 123,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,336.50/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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