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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 503.64 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 503.64 and 245.41 is: 338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 503.64 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/503.64 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 503.64 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 123,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,597.07/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.78

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