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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 509.63 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 509.63 and 245.32 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 509.63 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/509.63 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 509.63 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 125,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,022.43/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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