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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 509.58 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 509.58 and 245.08 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 509.58 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/509.58 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 509.58 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 124,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,887.87/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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