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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 509.69 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 509.69 and 245.43 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 509.69 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/509.69 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 509.69 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 125,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,093.83/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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