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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 509.94 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 509.94 and 245.02 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 509.94 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/509.94 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 509.94 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 124,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,945.50/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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