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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.33, 509.88 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.33, 509.88 and 245.09 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.33 : 509.88 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.33/509.88 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.33x = 509.88 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.33x = 124,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,963.94/369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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