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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 509.59 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 509.59 and 245.05 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 509.59 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/509.59 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 509.59 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 124,874.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,874.06/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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