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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.50, 509.78 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.50, 509.78 and 245.22 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.50 : 509.78 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.50/509.78 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.50x = 509.78 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.50x = 125,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,008.25/369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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