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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 510.01 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 510.01 and 245.16 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 510.01 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/510.01 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 510.01 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 125,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,031.53/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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