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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 509.85 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 509.85 and 245.28 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 509.85 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/509.85 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 509.85 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 125,056.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,056.01/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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