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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 510.15 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 510.15 and 245.35 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 510.15 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/510.15 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 510.15 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 125,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,161.53/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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