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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.48, 510.03 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.48, 510.03 and 245.28 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.48 : 510.03 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.48/510.03 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.48x = 510.03 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.48x = 125,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,100.16/369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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